[Gene Eric]

>> dietary carbohydrates that the human gut cannot process on its own but some bacteria can digest

a fascinating aspect given the beneficial tradeoff to the problematic carbs many should avoid, mainly diabetics.

[ConservativeMind]

In the case of soluble fiber, it is a non-carbohydrate carb that allows gut bacteria to make a couple types of short-chain fatty acids that we really do need.

[Yaelle]

That’s why we don’t need much. Resistant starch like potato starch could be eaten in the form of a serving of cooked and cooled potatoes (like potato salad, or even a RE warmed 1/2 potato) , or if you’re avoiding carbs to bring your weight down, just adding 1 tbsp or two of potato starch to a cool drink. It’s odorless and tasteless and is enough to feed all your gut bugs that enjoy it.